via indeed · 1 July 2026 ·1 day ago

Senior Toolmaker

Southco
Worcester Full-time
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Why Southco?

With over 70 years of engineering excellence and more than 3000 employees in 20 countries, Southco is a global leader for the manufacturing of engineered access solutions, products that you and thousands of others interact with every day. Our products form what we call "touch points", such as locks, latches, fasteners, hinges, handles and many other products that serve virtually hundreds of industries worldwide.

The Role \- Senior Toolmaker

The successful candidate will be required to:

  • Design and Manufacture: Create jigs, fixtures, tools, electrodes and prototype tooling using toolroom machinery to design and program operations.

  • CAD/CAM Expertise: Utilize CAM toolpath generation, and CNC programming to ensure efficient and accurate machining.

  • Machinery Operation: Operate all standard toolroom equipment, EDM and CNC machinery, ensuring precision and adherence to quality standards.

  • Injection Mould Tooling: Perform all aspects of plastic injection mould tool requirements, including maintenance, repair, and modifications.

  • Cross\-Functional Collaboration: Liaise with other departments on project work to optimize resources and meet project timelines.

  • Technical Support: Provide technical guidance and support to the toolroom and other functional departments.

  • Leadership \& Training: Offer supervisory cover during absences, identify training needs, and assist in implementing training programs.

  • Comprehensive Knowledge: Maintain full familiarity with all toolroom activities, machinery, and systems to ensure smooth operations.
Requirements
  • At least 5 years experience within a Toolmaker position

  • Time served Apprenticeship and or HNC or equivalent in a relevant discipline is desired

  • Working with complex Injection Mould Tool repair and modification

  • Ability to work within a fast paced environment

  • Attention to detail
So why join us?

Southco employees enjoy an excellent work/life balance, globally competitive compensation, and global and local connections with colleagues from around world who share the same vision and passion. Being part of the Southco family means being part of a success story that spans for almost a century and is still being written by people just like you today.

At Southco our employees are at the heart of what we do, we’re a family and strive to maintain our culture

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Pay: From £43,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company events

  • Company pension

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Free flu jabs

  • Health \& wellbeing programme

  • Life insurance

  • On\-site parking

  • Private medical insurance

  • Sick pay
Application question(s):
  • As part of our right\-to\-work verification process, please confirm whether you are a UK citizen, currently hold Indefinite Leave to Remain or Settled Status in the United Kingdom
Work Location: In person

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